Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy are antithetical to the Vedas? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.Purva Mimamsa

2.Uttar Mimamsa

3.Buddhism

4.Jainism

5.Charvaka

A(1), (2), (3) only

B(2), (3), (4) only

C(3), (4), (5) only ✓ Correct

D(4), (5), (1) only

Correct answer: (C) (3), (4), (5) only

Explanation

Buddhism, Jainism and Charvaka are the heterodox systems that reject the authority of the Vedas.

Statement 3, Buddhism, denies Vedic authority and is counted among the nastika schools.

Statement 4, Jainism, likewise rejects the Vedas and is a heterodox system.

Statement 5, Charvaka, the materialist school, dismisses Vedic authority outright.

Statement 1, Purva Mimamsa, is an orthodox system that upholds the Vedas.

Statement 2, Uttar Mimamsa or Vedanta, is also orthodox and accepts Vedic authority.

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